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Iceland, Penzance, Blue Planet, the Government – they all have their sights set on a world that no longer relies so heavily on throwaway plastic, once the be-all and end-all solution to convenience and now the dirge of the planet.

After considerable scrutiny of the air quality in central London, an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be in place from 8 April 2019. If tighter restrictions are not met, you could be liable for a daily charge to drive within the area.

The Civil Liability Act has been in the pipeline for what might well be deemed a decade, having been first talked about in 2009. After much political deliberation and campaigning both within and out of the insurance industry, the bill sailed through the Houses of Parliament and, on 20 December, received Royal Assent, making it an act of the law.

If you sometimes think you’re going to flip out at work, you’re not alone. According to the Health and Safety Executive, 440,000 people in the UK reported work-related stress was making them ill in 2014-2015; 40% of all work-related illness

Stress in the workplace can have devastating effects on mental health and productivity. Dr Mark Winwood, Director of Psychological Services for AXA PPP healthcare, sets out his top tips for how to manage stress.